Find out how popular the last name Cabatu is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cabatu.

Cabatu, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cabatu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabatu in America

Cabatu is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabatu surname appeared 198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cabatu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabatu to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cabatu

The surname "CABATU" is believed to have originated in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, specifically in the area around the city of Turin. The earliest records of the name date back to the late 13th century.

The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cabato," which means "old" or "ancient." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was considered elderly or venerable within their community.

Some historians have also suggested that the name could be linked to the Latin word "caput," meaning "head" or "chief." If this is the case, it's possible that the surname was originally bestowed upon a family or individual who held a position of leadership or authority within their local community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "CABATU" can be found in a document from the city of Turin, dated 1287. The record mentions a man named Giovanni Cabatu, who was a landowner and farmer in the region.

In the 14th century, there are references to a family with the surname "CABATU" residing in the town of Chieri, located just outside of Turin. This family appears to have been involved in the local textile industry, which was a significant economic activity in the region at the time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname "CABATU" was Antonio Cabatu, a scholar and humanist who lived in Turin in the late 15th century. Antonio was known for his extensive knowledge of classical literature and his contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the city.

Another individual of note was Margherita Cabatu, a wealthy merchant and patron of the arts who lived in Turin in the 16th century. Margherita was known for her support of local artists and her impressive collection of Renaissance paintings and sculptures.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family with the surname "CABATU" residing in the town of Moncalieri, near Turin. This family was involved in the production of wine and had vineyards in the surrounding countryside.

One of the more recent notable figures with the surname "CABATU" was Carlo Cabatu, an Italian politician and lawyer who lived in the late 19th century. Carlo served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabatu

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cabatu.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cabatu was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cabatu has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cabatu was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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